14-night The Coralline Seychelles & Inner Islands Expedition

Mahé, being the largest of the Seychelles islands, beckons with Creole restaurants, craft shops and art galleries. The nearby waters surrounding Mahé are perfect for swimming, body surfing and snorkeling.

Destination Guide

Astove Island is an atoll that is part of the Aldabra Group of the Seychelles. It is a raised coral island enclosed by a shallow lagoon. Astove is Portuguese for As Doze Ilhas which means 'The Twelve Islands.' It was founded in 1878 however there were no residents on the island. In 1901, five workers were left on Astove and for almost a decade small farms of pumpkins, watermelons, maize, and tobacco were cultivated. Bat droppings or 'guano' were discovered and extracted. After this discovery was made in 1960, more than 72,000 tons of guano were extracted preserving at least 5,000 tons.

The island is usually visited by scientists, fishermen, and diving enthusiasts but visitors are more than welcome to explore the lagoon, snorkel the coral reefs, and hike through the trails of the coconut palms that unveils an amazing view of paradise.

Located north of Madagascar, Aldabra has been described as "one of the wonder of the world"; because it is one of the world's largest atolls. An atoll is a ring shaped reef, and Aldabra is lined by raised reef limestone approximately 2km wide and 8m above sea level. Located in the middle of the island is a scenic shallow lagoon filled with wild sea life.

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Desroches is the largest of the Amirantes archipelago of Seychelles. Its huge lagoon provides excellent diving conditions and is known for the Desroches Drop, a favorite among experienced divers. The island is one of the most economically developed of the Amirantes having both timber and coconut plantations. Visitors to the island also experience the richness of the flora and fauna surrounding this spectacular island.

Mahé, being the largest of the Seychelles islands, beckons with Creole restaurants, craft shops and art galleries. The nearby waters surrounding Mahé are perfect for swimming, body surfing and snorkeling.

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Silhouette Island is located within the Seychelles Archipelago in eastern Africa.  The island is made up of mountains, rainforest areas with beautiful white sand and turquoise water beaches. Here you will find an abundance of wildlife, unique fauna & beautiful flora. The small island is perfect for those looking for a stress free relaxing vacation in an exotic tropical paradise.

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North Island is only a few kilometers north of Silhouette Island. It is the smaller of two visible islands seen from the beach at Beau Vallon on Mahé. North Island was first visited in 1609 by Captain Alexander Sharpeigh. It is the most fertile of all Seychelles islands wherein coconuts and thriving land tortoises were discovered. Inhabitants have also been successful harvesting vegetables and gathering fish.

North Island is an eco-tourism market for the island’s biodiversity. Because of its nature preservation, visitors need not worry about strolling barefoot along the shores. Visitors are also encouraged to personally interact with the head chef who delivers a once-in-a-lifetime culinary and dining experience.

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La Digue is a delightful island oozing with refreshing old world charm. Transportation by bicycles and ox-carts preserves peace and tranquility. For nature lovers, the gigantic granite boulders or the near extinct Black Paradise Flycatcher is reason enough to explore this fascinating island.

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Curieuse is a small two-mile long island in Seychelles. The island is surrounded by turquoise waters an is home to the Coco-de-mer palm. Wildlife enthusiasts will be interested to know that as part of the Marine Park the island has a population of about 250 Giant Tortoises, brought over from Aldabra in the 1980s, and a breeding scheme has been in place there for several years.

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The white, sandy beaches of Praslin is lined with beautiful palm trees, some reaching 100 feet. Three of the rarest birds in the world are found here: the Seychelles Black Parrot, Blue Pigeon and Bulbul. It is also home to the Coco-de-Mer, a unique and stranger-than-fiction coconut.

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Cousin Island is a small granitic island southwest of Praslin located off the coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. What was once stripped from its native vegetation, Cousin Island is now a nature reserve since 1968. And since then, the island accommodates over 250,000 bird nests every year. The Seychelles Warbler has grown in large numbers on the island saving the species from extinction.

Guided tours are offered to visitors for day trips to this magnificent sanctuary.

Destination Guide

Mahé, being the largest of the Seychelles islands, beckons with Creole restaurants, craft shops and art galleries. The nearby waters surrounding Mahé are perfect for swimming, body surfing and snorkeling.

Destination Guide